Rehabilitating our Cyprus cats 

“I was touched by her need for love, companionship and connection,” writes Voula Kokinou in her book dedicated to the island’s favourite mascots: the cats of Cyprus.

Antonio, a female kitten, settled into the pot of a large gardenia back in 2010. But she did not only claim the pot just outside Voula’s flat as her first home; she also claimed a place in Voula’s heart.

With Antonio (named after the author’s friend, Antonis, who loves cats) and her kitten, Theo (named after Voula’s father...